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jeffrey d
December 25th, 2010
10:42 pm
And don’t even get me started on how his lineups would look
cabravesfan
December 25th, 2010
10:42 pm
Tom-
He got all ready to take her out, stepped out and said “It’s raining.” and had to come back and get his jacket. I’ve been in my (really cute Christmas) Pajama pants since we got home at 3
nolie
December 25th, 2010
10:43 pm
just the pants? no wonder he didn’t wanna leave
tiger297
December 25th, 2010
10:44 pm
cabravesfans…we open our christmas pajama pants on christmas eve…and I’m still in mine
cabravesfan
December 25th, 2010
10:44 pm
no, nolie! I’m wearing a Christmas t-shirt too
cabravesfan
December 25th, 2010
10:45 pm
tiger-
these are actually a few years old, but I still love them
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
10:45 pm
jeffrey d
WNEFI FWEIPO GOOD NPAIEWR POINT AWFEPMIM!!!
tiger297
December 25th, 2010
10:46 pm
nolie…i don’t know her well enough to make that post…but I was thinking about it
nolie
December 25th, 2010
10:46 pm
you think KL is a Miami football player Juliet?
jeffrey d
December 25th, 2010
10:47 pm
I’m trying to figure out if there’s meaning to Tom’s post…
ah, found it!
jeffrey d
December 25th, 2010
10:47 pm
Now onto his 10:45…
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
10:48 pm
cabravesfan
I warned him and he even thanked me for the tip. sigh … Well, he is good with numbers and cooking. There is that.
cabravesfan
December 25th, 2010
10:49 pm
Tom-
He was impressed that you were right when he had to go out in the rain…
nolie
December 25th, 2010
10:49 pm
blind pig/acorny thingy that CAB
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
10:52 pm
jeffrey d
short, but sweet @ 10:47 #2.
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
10:54 pm
Tom-
He was impressed that you were right when he had to go out in the rain…
Thank you, but BULL! He was surprised!
UKUGA
December 25th, 2010
10:54 pm
Chipper article on ESPN
sorry if already posted . . . .
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove10/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=5946218
UKUGA
December 25th, 2010
10:56 pm
oh! article’s 3 days old
ESPN moved it to its front page tonight, for some reason
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:01 pm
Tom – since rain was predicted to come in tonight, and it was rapidly becoming more overcast, it was not exactly a shock…it was impressive that you nailed the time line from over 75 miles away…
On the penultimate play of the Cowboys’ game. Jay Feely had an 85 yard kickoff (which the knucklehead ran 9 yards out from the goal line)…
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:03 pm
, not .
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
11:06 pm
Venice Jim
The other thing I find surprising is that you waited until it actually started raining to walk the dog.
Now, I don’t worry about you getting wet. But what about poor Nala? I bet she’s pissed. If I were you, I’d sleep with one eye open tonight.
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:09 pm
Tom – we were finishing up our big meal (cheese and crackers) and finishing watching my old Christmas movies from 1968 – 1971 – plus, if I take her out too early, she might be ready before I am tomorrow morning…
nolie
December 25th, 2010
11:13 pm
sounds like a very exciting night for you Jim, but isn’t CAB a little young to
put up withappreciate such a leisurely evening?nolie
December 25th, 2010
11:14 pm
and talk about your cheap dates…
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:16 pm
nolie – we are worn out from two days with her family, and tomorrow night we’ll be going out to dinner with them for her brother’s birthday – and she’s already in bed, and I’m not…
jeffrey d
December 25th, 2010
11:18 pm
Who taught nolie how to do the strike-through?
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:18 pm
I had bought stuff to make a nice dinner, but we ate enough earlier in the day that we decided to save that for Monday…
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
11:19 pm
Hey, VJ
Will you be able to see the “GAME” out there?
nolie
December 25th, 2010
11:20 pm
I’ve known since this version of the board started Juliet, every so often I just get a dele twitch. doesn’t usually last long.
Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
11:21 pm
Who taught nolie how to do the strike-through?
You kiddin’? He and McFann taught me all about that stuff.
Venice Jim
December 25th, 2010
11:21 pm
Tom – I will – cab is also excited because she has a rare chance to see her team play before the real game…
jeffrey d
December 25th, 2010
11:26 pm
November – I was just kidding…I think it’s pretty funny
nolie
December 25th, 2010
11:34 pm
JefJuliet, thank youTom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
11:35 pm
Tom – I will – cab is also excited because she has a rare chance to see her team play before the real game…
Funny, and you’re safe for now being she already went to bed. However, she does read back. If you’re not around tomorrow, I’ll know why.
Snotboogie
December 25th, 2010
11:40 pm
Ha – looks like it is catching on!
nolie
December 25th, 2010
11:41 pm
Good night
you wonderful bunch of cherished blog denizensya buncha bums.Tom O'Hawke
December 25th, 2010
11:43 pm
Gotta go too. See y’all, or some of y’all tomorrow.
Nick
December 25th, 2010
11:44 pm
For the record, that wasn’t me posting earlier but I’m sure you all knew that. The only one I did was the Merry Christmas greeting to all. Hope you all had a great Christmas.
Snotboogie
December 25th, 2010
11:56 pm
Moe and Steve McP
Cracking opening day at the MCG. Shocking score. Actually watching it online too.
Braveheart
December 26th, 2010
12:05 am
Hey, Piece of Work, did you get that brand new ConrEd Sunday jersey you’ve been dying to get?
jeffrey d
December 26th, 2010
12:27 am
Conred? Brooks is a commie?
Steve McP
December 26th, 2010
12:31 am
Just got the chance to check in on the cricket – Australia all out for 98, England 44 – 0. That is what I call a Christmas miracle.
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
12:31 am
SB–I saw your post and just checked out the score. What happened?
Steve McP
December 26th, 2010
12:36 am
Moe – Aussies were put in again by Strauss and apparently they have forgotten how to bat.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
12:39 am
Overcast conditions early, first day movement, some bad swings and poof. All out. Tremlett seems to have hit the right spots and got some movement. All 10 wickets were of catches behind the bat. Go figure.
The weather has cleared up now and England seem quite comfortable.Mitchell Johnson really isnt getting his Perth swing – not yet at least.
Oh and Mike Atherton rubbished Eden Gardens. Moe’s Dad-in-law wouldnt be happy at all.
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
12:40 am
Steve McP–They have looked so bad this test series. Quite amazing. England only trails by 46 runs with all ten wickets remaining. Let’s hope the Aussie bowlers are half as inept as their bats.
Steve McP
December 26th, 2010
12:42 am
I attended the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne several years ago. Memorable for several things, my wife (who is American) falling asleep during the first session and the subsequent damage done to my credit card balances as I foolishly said, “sorry you are not enjoying the game would you rather go shopping in town?” and also Steve Waugh failing to walk when he snicked behind, which would have put Australia in huge trouble chasing a small target on the last day.
Steve McP
December 26th, 2010
12:43 am
How do you get commentary Snotboogie?
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
12:46 am
SB–Even more than my father-in-law, I have a friend coming tomorrow who will take great umbrage at any slight to Eden Gardens. Although, after their lights went out against Sri Lanka last year, it is difficult to defend. Certainly not the best pitch.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
12:47 am
Steve McP
Watching it on an online stream. Sky sports coverage with all the usual suspects.
http://www.aymo.net/
Watching a test at the MCG must have been an awesome experience. They were comparing it to watching a game at the Nou Camp. Wish i get to do at least one of these (after watching Arsenal at Emirates though).
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
12:50 am
Oh well, probably Atherton had a point after all. Since it was Mike after all, I didnt give it much credence.
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
12:58 am
SB–Thanks for the link. Watching now.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
1:07 am
Glad to help. Enjoy.
richbrave
December 26th, 2010
1:09 am
Three inches of snow on the ground and falling steadily. Seven to 11 inches predicted by tomorrow noon. Nytol.
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
1:12 am
richbrave, I am envious. I am missing the snow. Have not yet had any in Norman. Enjoy it.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
1:16 am
So it wasnt quite the dusting the predicted, then richbrave.
Steve McP
December 26th, 2010
1:51 am
And England go ahead, still with no wickets down. Have to go to bed very shortly, have the neighbours coming round tomorrow and have promised them a “full English breakfast” – English bacon and sausages (don’t tell the food police at immigration) with mushrooms, eggs, baked beans and black pudding. Hope that they appreciate that I am giving up prized possessions (that would be the bacon and sausages) for them.
Trey
December 26th, 2010
1:53 am
Nick, I had a feeling the one talking about his grandkid was not you. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, as well!
Moe Berg
December 26th, 2010
2:08 am
I hope that tomorrow Durban treats India as well as Melbourne seems to be treating England.
jeffrey d
December 26th, 2010
8:40 am
Finally, my dreams of a white Boxing Day have come true!
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
8:59 am
wake up to this amount of snow is nuts. I cant believe it.
richbrave
December 26th, 2010
9:11 am
VJ:
4″ and falling steadily. Pretty lucky here on the s.w. side of RICHMOND. WILLIAMSBURG in the eye of the storm. They already have eight on the ground and are expecting six more. The kids at W&M will have a special treat if they return during Christmas break. Most will be gone by the time regular classes start. Supposed to be 61 on Saturday. Typical VIRGINIA weather. Don’t like the way it currently is? Wait for five or six hours.
Shout out to northern ALABAMA who has never seen a White Christmas. Congrats. Global warming at it’s best. How about N.C. They’re getting hammered with up to 10″ right now.
richbrave
December 26th, 2010
9:17 am
Trey
December 26th, 2010
1:53 am
Nick, I had a feeling the one talking about his grandkid was not you. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, as well!
Nah, it was me. Just wanted to point out how easy it is to put up stuff in someone elses’s name. It really irks me to see regulars using other names especially if they want to take a jab at someone. To me, if it’s worth saying, it’s worth claiming.
richbrave
December 26th, 2010
9:19 am
Got my new BRAVES hat on. Maybe I’ll wander down south for a ST game this year.
Nick
December 26th, 2010
10:06 am
richbrave – It’s ok. As obnoxious as I can be at times, I NEVER use other bloggers names.
Is it snowing in the Atlanta area? I was hoping we would get snow in Charleston but so far, no luck.
Venice Jim
December 26th, 2010
10:15 am
richbrave – it looks like I could have snow in any of my three previous locales today – NY, Richmond and Atlanta. I have to make due with the lovely LA rain instead…although it appears to be clearing up after raining most of the night…
old1414
December 26th, 2010
10:18 am
Nick Cafardo says Uggla holding out for more money than the 5 year 61 mil. He still thinks deal will get done.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
10:43 am
old1414
i cant find anything on Uggla holding out for more money, you got a link?
Lew
December 26th, 2010
10:46 am
Holding out or taking a Christmas break because none of the interested parties are even available for negotiations?
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
10:48 am
nevermind i found it. It says he expects the Braves to reach a deal by the 1st week of January. But also notes that he is holding our for more money right now.
http://ownersedge.fanball.com/player_notes/mlb
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
10:52 am
wonder how much more he wants. I figured something like this would have happened after all the big deal in free agency. Him and Adrian Beltre should recieve simaler contracts.
IVAN ...
December 26th, 2010
10:58 am
Lew (and to all brothers of the ‘Brave’) ………..
Hope Santa was good to ya.
Up here on beautiful Lake Hartwell Ga it’s a beautiful snow covering the region..
old1414
December 26th, 2010
10:59 am
Link on Uggla is RotoTimes.com/Dan Uggla
keylargo
December 26th, 2010
11:00 am
VBF – I believe that has to be Uggla’s agent. Uggla would be set for life and playing in his own backyard. I believe the agent has said he thinks he can get a few million more but Uggla will put a stop to it soon and sign for slightly more than the $60M. JMO
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:04 am
whats the Max you think the Braves would pay? I hope it doesnt go over 65 million.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:05 am
IVAN – Don’t know about Santa, but family and friends were very good to me. Got an autographed copy opf Pete Van Wieran’s book, which also was signed by an old Atlanta Black Crackers’ player and I also got a Stan Musial signed baseball.
Lots of the old timers and old HOFers didn’t play during the huge contract years of the past few decades and have their own sites where they sell memorabilia for the revenue. Stan is one. Y’all should check these out iof you’re in the market for signed items – they authenitcate them and sell for about a thid of what you pay if you go through MLB.
They even sent the ball in a box that was addressed by hand – in script. When was the last time we saw that?
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:09 am
VaBraves – The Braves will pay him what they feel they can afford. It’s been widely reported that both sides want it to happen and it’s close to fruition.
I still think the slowdown in negotiations is because of Christmas holidays – no one is wanting to negotiate – hell, Wren’s out scuba diving with his family and I imagine Uggla is not concerned as he’s with his family, too.
It’ll work out and the Braves will pay what they can afford. Lord knows with the pitching in the minors, they won’t be paying a premium to their rotation anytime soon.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:16 am
Lew
thats a great point about the pitching. We do have Huddy and Lowe for 2 more seasons. Huddy has a 9 million option for 2013 will prolly buy him out if our young pitching goes as planned.
Hanson isnt a free agent until 2016. Jurrjens 2014.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:20 am
VaBraves – I still believe that if a. Teheran OR Delgado (or for that matter, Beachy and Minor) are looking good at this season’s end, or b. that Jurrjens returns to form, that JJ becomes trade bait at the end of the year. I bet he never gets that long term deal from Atlanta.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:23 am
In addition to all the talented pitching coming from the Farm, in 2013 (minus Hudson’s option if exercised), they still have Lowe’s $15 mil and Chipper’s $14 mil coming off the books in 2013. They will also have another $14 mil coming off after this year with the “loss” of Nate and Kawakami.
Braves are looking good and Wren’s strategy of not selling off the kids in the minors will pay off quite nicely.
Trey
December 26th, 2010
11:24 am
richbrave, I know a long time ago I have done it, but not in a long, long time.
Nick, we can all be pretty obnoxious.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:26 am
Lew
I always thought that about Jurrjens. You have to think out of Teheran/Delgado/Minor/Beachy that 2 of them will meet there expectations and be successful. Being realistic we cant expect them all to be successful. Jurrjens returns to healthy great form. Then we field offers for him. He always reminded me of Odalis Perez not performance wise but in the fact we traded him for Gary Sheffield, i see something simaler, or we could land a package of 3-4 prospects.
braveslifer
December 26th, 2010
11:26 am
I could see one of JJ and Lowe or both on the market for next year. All depends on how Beachy and Minor do like Lew said. Also depenging on if Medlin can come back from his injury and the development of Teheran, Delgado, and Viz. .
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:28 am
I think this is gonna be Chipper’s final season. He’s my favorite player of all time, but I really hope he retires after this.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
11:30 am
Nick Cafardo says Uggla holding out for more money than the 5 year 61 mil. He still thinks deal will get done.
Just to be clear – Nick Cafardo just says talks have slowed down – which is nothing spectacular considering that it’s around Christmas and Wren was away on vacation.He doesnt say anything about the money.
The webpage linked above – a branch of NBC sports – thinks he is holding out for more money. Make of that what you wish.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:31 am
braveslifer
If Lowe has another solid season he could for sure be on the market, with only 1 year remaing on his deal he would be eaiser to trade. And i’m sure there would be a handful of teams willing to pay around 10-12 million of his final 15 million to have him. We wouldnt recieve much in return but freeing up 10 mil or so makes sense. I just know one thing we are in very good postion with our pitching for a long time.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:31 am
VaBraves – Well, if Chipper DOES retire after this year, they’ll certainly have the money to sign a very good replacement – especially not having to spend $$$$$ on pitching.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:34 am
VaBraves – I still don’t think the Braves view Lowe and his contract as a detriment like so many Denizens do. But if they DID want to trade him next year because he had another solid season, why would they eat several million of his salary?
I’m frankly not seeing it. Nate goes after this year. KK is gone already (if not his salry). That’s $14 million right there. If Chipper leaves, yet another $14 mil. Why would they need to trade Lowe?
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:37 am
Chipper has a vesting option for 2013 season at 7 million if he plays 123 games in 2012. 13 mil a season for the next 2 tho.
braveslifer
December 26th, 2010
11:38 am
I am inclined to side with Lew on the this one. Depending on the season that Lowe has next year teams would likely be willing to pick up his entire obligations. If the Braves kick in money then the return they get prospect wise will increase.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:39 am
the Braves are in the drivers seat for sure.
braveslifer
December 26th, 2010
11:40 am
Agreed
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:43 am
Next offseason could be very exciting.
McLouth gone 7 mil
KK gone 7 mil
Maybe Chipper 13 mil
AGon 2.5 mil
almost 30 million freed up.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:46 am
I like the job Wren has done. It’s will have taken him four or five years, but the Braves will be a force long after the Phillies’ lineup falls apart due to age and infirmity (and several of them might not make it past this year).
Tommy T
December 26th, 2010
11:48 am
Lew:
Not to mention the $$$ Amaro will have tied up in the old and infirm. Philly is only a $160 mil market when winning.
VaBravesFan
December 26th, 2010
11:48 am
Lew
I agree. Alot of fans need to look at the team a bit longer and they’ll realize how set we are.
Braveheart
December 26th, 2010
11:55 am
Next offseason could be very exciting.
McLouth gone 7 mil
KK gone 7 mil
Maybe Chipper 13 mil
AGon 2.5 mil
almost 30 million freed up.
Yeah, but that also means we will also need a SS, a CF, and a 3B, and without any emerging options in the minors at those positions (maybe at SS), we will only have $30 million to fix SS, CF, and 3B (or LF if Prado goes to 3B). The 3B that would be leaving also happens to be one of the two or three big box office draws the team has, so that’s something to consider as well.
Lew
December 26th, 2010
11:57 am
I know many here think I rag on the Phillies (and before them the Mets) and I do, but not without a basis for my arguments.
Look at the Phillies’ infield – Howard has missed 18+ games (20 last year) twice in his five year career.
Chase Utley (three consecutive regressive seasons) has missed 15 to 47 games (47 in 2010) 3 times in six years.
Jimmy Rollins has missed 25 -74games (74 last year) two of the past three years, with a chronic calf problem. His OBP the past two years were .280 something and .320. Speed doesn’t help if you don’t get on base. A .243 BA won’t get you on base very much.
Placido Palanco ended the season last year with a broken elbow. He has missed 20 or more games four of the past five years (30 last year).
The Phillies have some serious question marks, too.
Snotboogie
December 26th, 2010
12:23 pm
Yeah, but that also means we will also need a SS, a CF, and a 3B,
Which is why this a critical year for Schafer and JJ (and consequently Teheran @ AAA). A SP trade would go a long way in helping fill at least one of these vacancies. Someone like JJ after a good year could get a lot more in next year’s market than, say, a Lowe. And if Schafer can wrest control of CF, we have to go out and get one player from the agent pool for the 3rd (in case of Chipper’s retirement).
Lew
December 26th, 2010
12:26 pm
SB – And have plenty of cash to get that one player.